Project Management Performance Review

This document presents a comprehensive performance review of a project management assignment. It includes an evaluation of the project's success in achieving its aims, identification of strengths and weaknesses as a project manager, and insights into what was learned from undertaking the project. The review also highlights areas for improvement and suggests ways to enhance skills, knowledge, and experience through continuous professional development.

Managing a Successful
Business Project

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................3
P1 Aims and Objectives of Project.............................................................................................3
P2 Project Management Plan covering various aspects..............................................................4
P3 Time frame work and stages of project completion..............................................................6
TASK 2..........................................................................................................................................10
P4 Research Methods for carrying out research.......................................................................10
TASK 3..........................................................................................................................................12
P5 Examine tools and techniques for research and data...........................................................12
P6 Communication for providing proper recommendation......................................................18
TASK 4..........................................................................................................................................19
P7 Own learning and performance through research work or project......................................19
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................19
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................20

TOPIC
“What are the positive economic, cultural and ethical impacts of globalisation on
different business functions such as operations, marketing, HR, accounting within organisation”.
INTRODUCTION
Globalisation is defined as a procedure of integration and interaction among government,
people and companies globally. With rise in globalisation, there is interaction of international
ideas, trade and culture (Alvarez-Jimenez and et. al., 2014). This consists of product, service,
technology, data and resources. There are various factors such as cultural, ethical, political,
economic which is impacted by globalisation. Also the functions of organisation needs to be
changed accordingly for survival and growth of firm. The given assignment is based on ALDI
which was founded in 1946 at Germany. This deals in variety of product such as food,
household, beverage, sanitary. It is retail organisation having 10,000 stores in 20 countries. This
report covers aim, objectives and scope of organisation along with project management plan. In
order to carry out research, time frame work is needed and various tools and techniques are used
for data collection.
TASK 1
P1 Aims and Objectives of Project
Background of Project
The given project is about positive economic, cultural and ethical impacts of
globalisation on different business functions such as operations, marketing, HR, accounting
within organisation. This helps in building effective relationship with other countries and
exchange of their culture, ethics. In order to run project successfully, primary and secondary data
has been used (Brown and Green, 2012 ).
Background of Company
The report is about ALDI which is retail organisation running business in Germany. It
was founded by Theo Albrecht and Karl and dealing in different products such as household
essentials, food, sanitary and beverages. This research is conducted to know about globalisation

and its impact on business. The organisation whether small or large need to study about market
change and plan accordingly. As globalisation impact various factors such as cultural, ethical,
political and economic which leads to change in business operation and its functions. ALDI
needs to study all these factors for making effective decision in organisation so that goals and
objectives can be achieved. The globalisation helps in creating effective relationship with other
countries globally and knowing their rules and regulation for running business and its operation
in better manner. The factors which has impacted ALDI need to be analysed properly for better
outcome. These factors can also functions of organisation such as HR, operations, marketing and
accounting. As various changes took place with globalisation so accordingly functions need to
work for betterment of firm.
Research Aim
“To analyse the impact of economic, cultural and ethical factors of globalisation upon an
organisational functional and operational activities- A case study on ALDI”
Research Objectives
 To analyse the concept of globalisation.
 To identify impact of globalisation on different business functions and their operations.
 To determine the positive impacts of economic, cultural and ethical factors of
globalisation on a business activity.
Research Questions
 What is the concept of globalisation?
 What are the impact of globalisation on different business functions and their operations?
 What are the positive impact of economic, cultural and ethical factors of globalisation on
a business activity?
P2 Project Management Plan covering various aspects
Project Management Plan (PMP)
It is defined as approved and structure documents that determine way of executing
controlling and monitoring project (Evans, 2014). This is also called detailed or summary
documents that includes management plan, subsidiary and other planning data. It is practice of
planning, initiating, controlling, executing and closing work of individual or team for
achievement of particular goals and meeting success criteria. There are five stages of PMP such
as initiation/conception, planning, execution, monitoring/performing and project close. The

advantage of using project management is that it assist in managing projects very effectively and
efficiently and enabling researcher to solve issues and problems quickly. As it take both cost and
time for management of plan and following good practices which leads in improving and
achieving desired outcome. The use of PMP is important to ALDI as it helps in reduction of risk
of over budgets. It also provide helps in maintaining quality, managing and controlling of
activities. This PMP cover following aspects which are given below:
Cost- While managing project successfully, cost should be considered at first level. It is
life blood of any organisation for running business in effective manner (Farman, 2013). ALDI
need to make proper budgeting in order to evaluate cost incurred for project or various
operations or activities. Here, cost required for project from organisation point of view is 60,000
pounds. Similarly, from researcher point of view, it can be 70,000 pounds for carrying out
project.
Scope- When any company want to operate their business at global level or
manufacturing in new market or new product then they should analyse those market in effective
manner. ALD is operating business at global level so it need to analyse scenario of that market
and accordingly make plan for it. For better understanding of scope, ALDI can analyse different
factors such as political, ethical, economic and cultural for managing project. Here, researcher
can analyse scope by improving and enhancing their skills, knowledge and experience with help
of various tools and techniques for managing and carrying out plan.
Time- It is considered as measurable time when project has started and completed. If
organisation get more time for managing project, then they can achieve goals and objectives
effectively. Here, time required by ALDI is approximately 6 to 7 months and from researcher
point of view is 5 to 6 months.
Quality- This can create positive and negative impact to ALDI. If it uses high quality
products then it can increase profits and sales. Similarly, in case of using low quality by firm
then value, goodwill and profits declines. For managing quality of research, ALDI can use
effective tools and techniques.
Communication- It is the process of sharing information, data and opinion from one
person to another with use of communication channels (Gikas and Grant, 2013). In order to run
business by ALDI at global level effective communication channels should be used which can
be in written form, oral, newspaper and other media form. Organisation can use radio, television

and other for providing information to consumers. Similarly, from researcher point of view, they
can use survey, online, questionnaire for collection of data and information.
Risk- There are different types of risk which can be faced by ALDI while managing their
project such as change in need and demand of customers, financial risk, ineffective channel of
communication. Similarly, researcher can face risk in terms of limited time, lack of funds, lack
of information for data collection.
Resources- There are various resources required by ALDI for running their business at
global level which includes land, manpower, funds, stakeholders, machinery and others. This
leads in creating positive affect on organisation's cultural, economical and ethics functions. From
researcher point of view, resources can be related with finance, adequate information and others.
P3 Time frame work and stages of project completion
Time frame work is the time required for starting and completing of project within given
time period. In ALDI, manager should carry both large and complex project for completing in
given time period. There are two ways through which time frame work can be measured which
are given below:
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
It is considered as key project deliverable which helps in organising work of team into
manageable sections (Kaplan, 2012). This is hierarchical decomposition of whole scope of task
which is carried out by project team for accomplishment of goals and objectives. The elements of
WBS are data, product, service or any combination. This helps in providing essential framework
for estimating cost and controlling along with guidance of control and development schedule.
This is used by ALDI for completion of project within given time period. The resources should
be utilised effectively and efficiently. Activities need to be conducted on the basis of plan which
aid in controlling of expenses in terms of budget.

Gantt Chart
It is defined as bar chart which illustrates project schedule. This concept was developed
by Henry in year 1910- 1915. It helps in showing dependency relationship among current and
schedule activities. This chart is represented with help of both vertical and horizontal axis where
task need to be performed and time intervals (Larivière and et. al., 2013.). It illustrate initial and
finish dates of various elements and summary of project. The manager of ALDI should use Gantt
chart for representation of activities in graphical form. This helps in proper controlling,
monitoring and tracking work properly. The step required for identification of problem along
with conclusions are given below by researcher:
 Identifying problems
 Reviewing literature
 Identification of main issues
 defining and stating concept of study
 Respondent perception through sample that helps in conduct of research project
 Plan development
 Collection of data and information
 Analysis and review of result

TASK 2
P4 Research Methods for carrying out research
Research
Research is defined as procedure for problem identification and providing solution
through formulation of hypothesis (Malthouse And et. al., 2013). There are different methods
used for evaluating, collecting and organising data and information in best manner. It is very
important for research to do proper research for collection of data. The types of research methods
which can be used by ALDI are as follows:
Qualitative Method- It is evaluation of perception, individual view and opinion on
particular topic is collected for providing appropriate and proper conclusions. Here, researcher
ask open and direct questions for communication from respondent.
Quantitative Method- This is method which helps in providing statistical and
mathematical values. This includes polls, surveys, questionnaire which can provide help to
researcher for analysis and execution of objectives and goal of project.
Methods of Data Collection
There are two methods of data collection which are given below:
Primary Data Collection- The data and information are collected for first time by
researcher that includes questionnaire, survey, interview and other is called primary collection.
This can help ALDI to collect all required information accurately (Mao, 2014).
Secondary Data Collection- The information and data are gathered by already existing
source such as internet, newspaper, magazine is called secondary collection. As this method fails
sometime in providing reliable and accurate data and information.
Sampling
It is process that is used for determining number of observations from larger population.
There are large number of population from where sample is taken for data collection. There are
different types of sampling such as:
Probability- When individuals are known from selected from population as sample is
called probability. It is conclusive in nature.
Non-Probability- When individuals are not known from selected population as sample is
called non probability sampling. It is exploratory in nature.

Questionnaire
This is designed for analysing response statistically from respondent. It includes
questions for collection of information for providing solution to problems. It is qualitative and
quantitative in nature.
QUESTIONNAIRE
Name:
Age:
Gender:
Address
Q1) Are you aware about the concept of globalisation?
a) Yes
b) No
Q2) Which is the most effective factor that directly impact on ALDI at international level?
a) Ethical Factors
b) Cultural Factors
c) Economical Factors
d) Political Factors
Q3) Do you think government provide assistance for expansion of business at global level?
a) Yes
b) No
Q4) Does globalisation provide helps job opportunities to the country people?
a) Yes
b) No
Q5) Which resources are used for expanding business operations at international level by
ALDI?
a) Technology
b) Human Resource
c) Funds
Q6) Do you think ALDI should conduct training and development programmes for their
staff for expanding business at global level?

a) Yes
b) No
Q7) Which department plays an effective role in expansion of business operations?
a) HR
b) Operation
c) Marketing
Q8) Which tools helps in supporting process of globalisation?
a) Foreign direct investment
b) Removing trade barriers
c) International trade
Q9) Do you think expansion of business internally helps in gaining profits to ALDI?
a) Yes
b) No
Q10) DO you like to give any recommendation or suggestion regarding impact of
globalisation on business.
TASK 3
P5 Examine tools and techniques for research and data
Sample Size
It is way of selecting number of observation from sample size or statistical and subset of
large population. Here, researcher takes 20 respondent for sample size.
Analysis and Interpretation
Data analysis is process of modelling, cleansing, inspecting and transforming data and
covering applicable information, informing conclusion and supporting decision making. This is
procedure for selecting knowledge and information from data.
Theme 1: Aware of globalisation
Q1) Are you aware about the concept of globalisation? Frequency
Yes 17
No 3

Interpretation
From the above diagram, it can be said that 17 respondent are already aware of
globalisation and remaining 3 are not aware of it. As it play an effective role in building
relationship with other countries.
Theme 2: Factors that impact globalisation
Q2) Which is the most effective factor that directly impact on ALDI at
international level?
Frequency
Ethical Factors 4
Cultural Factors 2
Economical Factors 6
Political Factors 8
4
2
6
8 Ethical Factors
Cultural Factors
Economical Factors
Political Factors
Yes No
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
17
3
Column B

Interpretation
From above pie chart, it can be said that there are different factors which can impact
organisation. There are 4 respondent who said ethical play an effective role, 2 said cultural, 6 in
favour of economic and remaining 8 respondent are in favour of political.
Theme 3: Government provide assistance for expansion
Q3) Do you think government provide assistance for expansion of
business at global level?
Frequency
Yes 16
No 4
Interpretation
From above bar diagram, it can be suggested that there are 16 respondents who said
government provide assistance for expansion of business at global level and remaining 4 said
they does not provide any help for expansion.
Theme 4: Globalisation creates job opportunities
Q4) Does globalisation provide helps job opportunities to the country people? Frequency
Yes 13
No 7
Yes No
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18 16
4
Column B

Interpretation
The above pie chart represents that globalisation helps in creating job opportunities where
13 respondent were in favour of it and remaining 7 were against that it does not create
opportunity.
Theme 5: Different resources used for expansion of business operations
Q5) Which resources are used for expanding business operations at
international level by ALDI?
Frequency
Technology 7
Human Resource 8
Funds 5
13
7
Yes
No
Technology Human Resource Funds
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Column B

Interpretation
There are various resources which are used for expanding business operations at global
level. The above data represent that there are 7 respondent who said technology helps a lot, 8 in
favour of human resource and remaining 5 were in favour of funds.
Theme 6: Training and development plays an effective role for expansion of business
Q6) Do you think ALDI should conduct training and development
programmes for their staff for expanding business at global level?
Frequency
Yes 18
No 2
Interpretation
From above pie chart, it can be said that training and development programmes helps
staff for expansion of business at global level. There are 18 respondent who were in favour of
this statement and remaining 2 were not in favour.
Theme 7: Different department play effective role in expansion
Q7) Which department plays an effective role in expansion of business
operations?
Frequency
HR 6
Operation 8
18
2
Yes
No

Marketing 6
Interpretation
From above stated diagram, it can be said that there are 6 respondent who said HR
department plays an effective role in business expansion, 8 were in favour of operation
department and remaining 6 favour for marketing department.
Theme 8: There are tools that support globalisation process
Q8) Which tools helps in supporting process of globalisation? Frequency
Foreign direct investment 8
Removing trade barriers 3
International trade 9
HR Operation Marketing
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Column B

Interpretation
The above pie chart represent that there are various tools helps in supporting
globalisation process. The 8 respondent said foreign direct investment is effective tools, 3 said
removing trade barriers and 9 respondent support for international trade.
Theme 9: Globalisation helps in earning profits
Q9) Do you think expansion of business internally helps in gaining profits to
ALDI?
Frequency
Yes 11
No 9
Interpretation
8
3
9
Foreign direct
investment
Removing trade
barriers
International trade
Yes No
0
2
4
6
8
10
12 11
9
Column B

The above mentioned bar diagram present that there are 11 respondent who said
globalisation helps in creating profits and remaining 9 were not in favour of it.
P6 Communication for providing proper recommendation
Communication plays an effective role in success and growth of ALDI. In order to carry
out project by organisation in effective and efficient manner, they need to have proper
communication channel (Proulx and Shepatin, 2012). They can use written and verbal method
for proper sharing of data and information in firm. Similarly, the medium which can be used by
ALDI are report, presentation and online for convenience and easy completion of project. Both
method and medium should be effective so that goal and objectives of project can be achieved
within given time period. The recommendation which can be provided to ALDI are change in
system according to competitors. The report is based on impact of technology which can provide
positive and negative aspect to organisation. In order to survive in market, proper research
should be done by firm on frequent basis which helps in knowing about taste and preference of
consumer so that their requirement can be fulfilled. It is also recommended to ALDI while doing
expansion of their business at global level, political, economic, social and cultural factors should
be considered as they effect business operations and functions.
TASK 4
P7 Own learning and performance through research work or project
While I was implementing project in organisation, I faced lots of problems and
difficulties as time provided to me for project plan was very limited. I need to analyse market,
taste of consumer, preference for business expansion. Due to less time, I missed many analysis
which was essential part of project planning. The budget made by me also failed as it was more
than expected which was also negative point for me. Mainly two issues were arise which are
time period and funds. Though I tried my best to accomplish project within given time period.
Due to globalisation, business is impacted in terms of political, cultural, ethical and others. This
also change in business operation and its function which are HR, marketing and more. As it was
my first experience of planning such project and working on it. This plan help me in evaluating
my own performance and build my confident level for achievement of goals and objectives.
Thus, if I get an opportunity for planning such type of project I can do it in more better and
effective manner but for this project also I tried my best for result achievement.

CONCLUSION
From above report, it can be concluded that globalisation helps in integrating and
interrelationship between different countries. This has impact business and its functions in
positive manner in respect of political, economic, ethical and cultural. The business functions
help in achievement of goal and objectives. For successfully carrying out of project plan, aim
and objective should be set properly and effectively. Also for time framework, Gantt chart and
Work Breakdown Structure has prepared for completing work timely. Questionnaire helps in
knowing about opinion of respondent regarding project succession.
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Appendix 1: Project Logbook Template
Week
2
Week4 Week 6 Week 8 Week 10
Update on weekly
research/tasks
1. What have you
completed?
Aim and
Objectiv
es
Project Plan Survey Data Analysis Project Implementation
2. Did you fulfil task
requirements?
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
3. Are you on track and
within deadlines set?
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Any risks and/or issues
identified?
1. Did you identify risks/issues
with a lack of skills required
for undertaking
research/tasks?
Yes Yes No No No
Problems encountered?
1. What barriers did you face? Time Cost Technology Funding Labours
2. How did you overcome
them?
Proper
planning
Loan from banks and financial
institutions
Updating Loan from banks
and financial
institutions
Providing training and
development
What have I learnt about

myself?
1. Did I find it useful to
complete the tasks?
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
2. How well have I performed? Good Good Better Best Best
3. What did I contribute? Data
Analysis
Customer Interaction Market Analysis Trends Analysis Skills
4. What can I improve on next
week?
5. How might this learning
apply in the future?
6. Tasks planned for next
week?
Project
Plan
Survey Data Analysis Project
Implementation
Controlling
Project status to date: On,
Ahead
, or
Behin
d
On, Ahead or Behind On, Ahead, or
Behind
On, Ahead,
or Behind
On, Ahead, or
Behind
Comments and signature of
the Tutor